“Many of our loyal customers have encouraged us to add to an already great menu with some exotic options and have already expressed excitement and interest in the new line,” said Mark Weilbacher, the hot dog enthusiast who opened his restaurant at 4989 Cleveland Ave. in Minerva Park in 2007.

Weilbacherfound his initial inspiration in thehot doggreats Papaya King and Nathan's in New York, as well as Pink'sin Hollywood.He also created his own dogs, such as the Swanky Franky (a deep-fried, bacon-wrapped hot dog).

Now, Weilbacher and his crew haveresearched and tested hot dogs and sausage made fromwild boar,duck, elkand other game."We work with both local and national grinders (butchers who make sausage and hot dogs)," Weilbacher said.

Weilbacher plans on offering several game items every few months.The first roundwill include Wild Boar with Roasted Garlic Marsala Wine & Provolone Cheese, Smoked Pheasant with Cognac, Smoked Venison with Merlot Wine and blueberries. and Wagyu beef hot dogs, he said.

“I can’t wait to try these new items,” said Bill Golden, an Acme customer from Westerville, in a statement. “I have been coming to Acme since they opened, and always recommend it when we have out of town guests. It’s a fun destination eatery. I am looking forward to trying some new tasty treats to go with their Belgian fries.”

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